Genève
Animal Caretaker
- 19 June 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Genève
About the job
Animal Caretaker
Job Description
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of premises and cages.
- Participate in daily laundry tasks to clean the various dirty cages. This involves operating the autoclave, using professional washing tanks, handling loads and manipulating bleach.
- Implement good laboratory practices within the animal facility. Enforce strict prophylaxis and respect the so-called forward flow processes.
- Feeding and care of laboratory animals.
- Occasional weekend and public holiday duty.
Title and Required Skills
- Motivated beginners accepted
- Possess strong motivation, organisational skills and demonstrate responsiveness, initiative and autonomy
- Be rigorous, conscientious and versatile
- Have interpersonal and communication skills, essential for interactions with the zootechnical team members and researchers.
Start Date
01.10.2026
Contact
Additional Information
START DATE: 1st October or to be agreed
As part of its development, the "Laboratory of Natural and Artificial Evolution" (LANE – https://www.lanevol.org ) is seeking an Animal Caretaker collaborator to contribute to the smooth running of its animal facility housing exotic reptiles and mammals. Seriousness, motivation and punctuality are essential.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application online before 15 July 2026, on the University website at https://jobs.unige.ch where the announcement can be viewed. No paper applications will be accepted.
The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating work environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.
In the interest of gender equality, the University encourages applications from the under-represented sex.
